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Tom Britton, Co-founder of Syndicate Room shares insights on the continued popularity of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Since the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) was launched in 1994, it has raised more than £24bn, and benefited 32,965 individual companies. But is the scheme still popular among investors today, and if so, what are the main attractions? EIS and VCT are going s...
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An overview of just a few of the reasons as to why SEO ought to be high on the agenda for you and your startup For the uninitiated, SEO either sounds like a jiu jitsu move in martial arts or something you don’t want to catch. Fortunately, it’s far more positive and can help your start-up to grow over the long term, rather than flame out in the short term.  Here is why SEO shou...
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Want to become more financially stable and prepared for the future? These ten rules of money management ought to help... Establishing order among the mayhem of your money matters is not something you need to put off. There are straightforward measures you can apply right now to get your finances back in shape. If you want to become more financially stable, and prepared for the future, try foll...
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An overview of a few of the basic things you can do to minimize the risk of accidents in the office - a must for any business owner. Maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors is crucial for your business. It’s the moral responsibility of businesses to lower the risk of accidents. Read on for a guide to improving health and safety in the office. Carry out a ris...
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Considering embarking on a career in tech? Here are a few of the best ways to do just that... UK tech is one of the most lucrative industries in the UK and that value is growing and growing, year upon year. The total value of UK tech companies that were founded after the year 2000 is £540 billion which highlights the wealth that exists within this industry.  With all this value, it ...
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The lowdown on using printed booklets to improve brand awareness and as a key element of your marketing strategy. Print is far from dead. In fact, it can deliver better ROI than digital media, when used well. According to the Direct Marketing Association, booklets and leaflets can be used to make as many as 48% of readers aware of a business and influence them in visiting a store or an outlet. ...
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Planning to use the services of a dedicated SEO company? Here are a few of the key things you'll need to consider when doing just that. Choosing the right SEO company to help you manage your SEO needs is crucial. SEO is so important to help you get traffic to your website, and there are a lot of factors that go into a successful SEO campaign. Having expert professionals help you navigate the pr...
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Thinking about investing in an EIS? Here's an overview of a few of the things that you should consider before doing just that. Investing is a favoured pastime for individuals reading this and beyond. What was once something that was prevalent among those with the capital to their name has extended to provide opportunities to a wider population. Finding the right investment opportunity, however,...
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Looking for ways to attract new employees to your startup? Here are some tips to help entrepreneurs entice talented candidates. Working for a startup can be an exciting opportunity. The chance to help an upcoming business in its early days has become a fantasy career role for some. In 2020, 726,000 new businesses were created in the UK. Most of these businesses want to attract new employees to ...
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It may still be a pretty challenging and stressful time for businesses. However, here are a few basic tips that should help... We all know that stress is part of the deal when you start your own business. You are signing up for an incredibly difficult journey and you are taking an awful lot of responsibility onto your own shoulders. But the last couple of years have put us all through the ringe...
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Chantelle Arneaud from Envestors shares insights on how the startup/scaleup investment sector has fared over the last year and advice on raising money for your business in 2022. As the pandemic continues entrepreneurs will be frustrated by the ongoing uncertainty. However, we know that despite everything your drive and ambition will help you though this next phase and you’ll be looki...
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Whether you're speaking to investors or customers, keeping them engaged is a must. Dan Magill from Toastmasters International shares some tips to help you do just that. Have you watched the movie the Wizard of Oz recently? I have and not only was it great fun, it also served as reminder of how engaging time in front of a screen can be! We have all had seemingly endless online business meetings ...
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